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Anthropic’s India Expansion Sparks Legal Dispute Over Company Name

Anthropic’s push into the Indian market has run into a naming conflict with Anthropic Software, a local firm that has used the name since 2017. The Indian company filed a complaint in a Karnataka commercial court, seeking recognition of its prior use and damages of ₹10 million. The dispute highlights the challenges global AI firms face as they enter fast‑growing markets and underscores the importance of clear branding in India’s burgeoning AI sector.

OpenAI Begins Testing Ads in ChatGPT to Expand Access

OpenAI has started testing advertisements within the ChatGPT interface for users on its free and Go plans. The ads appear at the bottom of chat windows, are clearly labeled, and can be personalized or disabled by users. Content related to regulated or sensitive topics, as well as users under 18, will not trigger ads. OpenAI assures that it will not share or sell conversation data to advertisers. Industry observers note that ads are expected to remain a modest share of overall revenue, and Anthropic has responded with its own Super Bowl ad mocking the move.

Anthropic Nears $20 Billion Funding Round

Anthropic is in the final stages of raising a $20 billion capital infusion at a valuation of $350 billion, according to Bloomberg. Investor demand has pushed the company to seek twice the amount it originally targeted. The round includes participation from a range of venture firms and strategic partners, notably Nvidia and Microsoft, which are expected to provide the bulk of the funding. Anthropic recently rolled out new AI models for legal and business research and introduced coding agents that have been praised for boosting developer productivity. The fundraising effort comes amid intense competition among frontier AI labs and rising compute costs, with rivals like OpenAI also gearing up for large capital raises and potential IPOs.

AI Adoption Increases Workload and Burnout, Study Finds

A recent study of a mid‑size technology firm found that while artificial intelligence tools enable employees to accomplish more tasks, they also expand work expectations, leading to longer hours and heightened stress. Workers reported that the extra capacity freed by AI was quickly filled with additional responsibilities, blurring the line between work and personal time. The research aligns with other findings that suggest modest productivity gains from AI do not translate into reduced workload, raising concerns about burnout and the true impact of AI on employee wellbeing.

Google's Gemini Super Bowl Ad Shifts Toward Everyday Use After Olympic Misstep

During the Super Bowl, Google presented a 60‑second Gemini commercial that framed the AI tool as a quiet helper for ordinary life. The ad, titled “New Home,” shows a mother using Gemini to visualize a new house for her son, positioning the technology as supportive rather than central. This approach contrasts sharply with the company’s earlier Olympic ad, which featured a dad asking Gemini to write a heartfelt letter and was widely seen as a misfire. The new spot reflects a broader trend of AI‑centric advertising that leans on sentimentality and practical assistance.

OpenAI’s Supposed Super Bowl Ad Featuring Alexander Skarsgård and a Shiny Device Was a Hoax

A fabricated story about an OpenAI Super Bowl commercial starring Alexander Skarsgård and a mysterious hardware device circulated online. The rumor claimed the ad had been leaked by a disgruntled employee, but OpenAI officials quickly labeled the claim as false. Investigations revealed the original Reddit post came from a newly created account and the supporting website and emails were part of a coordinated effort to spread misinformation. The incident highlights the challenges tech companies face in controlling narrative around high‑profile events.